Moscow Court Orders Yandex to Restrict Access to Oil Refinery Maps After Prosecutor's Office Claim Amid UAV Strikes

Jan 3, 2025, 08:55 AM

A Moscow court has mandated that Yandex, a major Russian tech company, restrict access to maps and images of oil refinery facilities. This ruling follows a claim from Russia's prosecutor's office, which cited concerns over the risk of Ukrainian drone attacks on these critical infrastructures. The court's decision aims to limit the dissemination of information about the locations and damages of oil refineries, thereby reducing the availability of data in Russian media regarding successful UAV strikes. The ruling represents a significant step in the Russian government's efforts to safeguard its energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflicts.